October 2020

Tokyo Metropolitan UniversityInternational HouseA GUIDE TO APPLICATION FOR ACCOMMODATIONFor International Students(Annual Application for Academic Year 2021)
The International Affairs Office is now calling for applications from eligible international students
to live in the accommodation facility at International House (IH) starting from April or October
2021.
1.

Eligibility
Applicants must be privately financed international graduate students (master’s or doctoral)
who are enrolled in TMU at the time of application and whose reason for application issolely seeking a room to live in.

2.

Number of Available Rooms
The combined number of available rooms in April and October 2021 for each type of room
is as follows.

Type of Room

Number of Rooms Available for Academic Year 2021

Family0Couple

3Single5Note that the residents who are scheduled to check out at the end of March 2021 may not beable to do so because of the influence of COVID-19. In that case, please understand that you may
not be able to check in from the beginning of April 2021 as scheduled.
3.

Period of Occupancy
In principle: 2 years
April check-in: April 1, 2021– March 2023
(Check-out no later than the day of graduation ceremony in March)

October check-in: October 1, 2021 – September 2023
(Check-out no later than the day of graduation ceremony in September)

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NOTES:(1)

A student permitted to live in a room at International House must vacate the room by theexpiry date of occupancy. If a student wishes to extend the period of occupancy, thestudent must apply again at an annual application; however, the student is not permitted
to occupy the room for more than 2 years in a row.

(2)

If a student completes the course of study during the permitted period of occupancy, thestudent must vacate the room within the month of completion of study.

(3)

If a student is in the 2nd year of a doctoral program as of October 2020, the period ofoccupancy is one year until the completion of the doctoral program. When a student
extends the period of study and wishes to continue living at IH, the student must apply foraccommodation again.

(4)

If a student is in the 1st year of a master’s program as of October 2020, the period of
occupancy is one year even if the student advances to a doctoral program.

(5) Only privately financed international graduate students are eligible to apply.
(6) The start of occupancy can be delayed depending on the timing of vacancy.
(7)

With regard to the actual check-in and check-out days, all residents must follow theinstructions of the International Affairs Office.

(8)

We may be accepting applications after the annual application is closed to fill the vacancies
when vacancies occur and be adding applicants to the waiting list from time to time.

4.

Application Deadline
No later than Friday, November 27, 2020

5.

Application Method
Submit the following application form and supporting documents to the InternationalAffairs Office:① Application Form for Accommodation② Application Form for Overseas Students③ Copies of the applicant’s student ID card and resident card

6.

Selection Process
Successful applicants and applicants on the waiting list are prioritized based on the priority
order below, and permission for accommodation is given by the President of TMU (Directorof IH) accordingly.

2(1) Priority Order
Order
1Applicants’ Status
1st and 2nd year doctoral studentsNoteThe course year is as ofst

2

1 year master’s students

3Others

October, 2020

Notes:
Applicants in need of special access may be placed at the top regardless of the priority
order listed above.

Those who have lived in IH for more than one year within the past 3 years shall beplaced at the lowest in order regardless of the above.



Those who are to be enrolled in a doctoral program at TMU shall be included in“Others”.

(2) Selection by Lot
If two or more applicants share the same priority order, a successful applicant(s) shallbe selected by lot.
7.

Notification of Selection Result
The result will be notified to applicants as well as to their supervising professors after midDecember.

8.

Waiting List
The valid waiting period is from April in 2021 to September in 2021.

If there is acancellation of a room by a successful applicant or a revocation of permission foraccommodation by the Director during the above valid period, the waiting students areoffered a room in accordance with the priority order.
9.

Revocation of Permission for Accommodation
If a successful applicant falls under any of the following, the permission for accommodation
can be revoked.
(1) The applicant included falsification in the submitted application.
(2) The applicant did not check in within the designated period.
(3) The applicant lost the eligibility to occupy the room.

310. Be Aware of the Following Matters:① All rooms are fully furnished. You are not allowed to bring in any personal furniture.
② No one except for permitted family members can live at IH.
③ No one except for the permitted spouse can live in the couple room. However, if aresident wishes to live together with the spouse and a child under 3 years old when
there is no family room available at the time of check-in, the child is permitted to livewith the couple.
④ If a student takes a leave of absence, or withdraws from the university, the student
must vacate the room even if it happens within the permitted occupancy period.
⑤ No one except for the spouse and their children is allowed to live in the family room.
⑥ University staff or other staff may enter the rooms for maintenance and inspection.
⑦ All residents are responsible for restoration of the room and the furnishings to theoriginal state at the time of check-out and for payment of repair costs if required. To
avoid such payment, residents should maintain their room clean and in good condition.
⑧ Regarding the parking lot, among all residents of the couple/family rooms only those
who are highly in need of cars are permitted to use the parking lot for the duration of
one academic year. Other residents are not allowed to park cars there.
⑨ All residents must follow the TMU International House Management Policy and related
rules and regulations while living at International House.
⑩ International House is more than 20 years old and its facilities and equipment havedeteriorated accordingly. We appreciate your understanding.
11. Structure and Furnishings(1)

Room Size & Furnishings


Family Room (64 ㎡): beds, desk, bookshelf, dining table & chairs, refrigerator,washing machine, etc.



Couple Room (41 ㎡): beds, desk, bookshelf, dining table & chairs, refrigerator,washing machine, etc.

Single Room (20 ㎡): beds, desk, bookshelf, dining table & chairs, refrigerator, etc.

*All rooms have a bathroom, toilet, kitchen, air-conditioner and heating equipment.

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（2）Accommodation Fees (as of September 2020)

ROOM RATESUTILITIES CHARGES

Family room

49,500 yen/month

Couple room

35,500 yen/monthSingle room

23,500 yen/month

Family room

17,910 yen/month

Couple room

15,240 yen/monthSingle room

7,860 yen/month

All rooms (flat fee)

840 yen/month

COMMON AREA
MAINTENANCE FEE

Note: Fees, rates and charges are subject to change during the period of occupancy.
(3) Others
For further information, visit the website below.
http://www.ic.tmu.ac.jp/english/house/house.html
For inquiry, contact the following staff.

Yumiko OOTANI（Ms.）

International Affairs OfficeTel: 042 677 4958 (Ext. 5720)
Mail: ootani-yumiko@jmj.tmu.ac.jp

5SCHEDULE(from application to check-in)
October 2020

Application announcement released

Friday, 27 November 2020

Application deadline (from the applicant toInternational Affairs Office)November – December 2020

Selection process

December 2020

Notification of selection result
to applicants and supervising faculty

January - February 2021

Information session on Living at IH

April 2021

Check in the accommodation

October 2021

Check in the accommodation

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